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The Power of the Finish Line: Dino Verrelli and Project Purple

Sport has a unique way of bringing people together and opening the door to meaningful change. Dino Verrelli, founder and CEO of Project Purple, experienced this firsthand through his father’s journey with pancreatic Cancer.

With Project Purple, running becomes a shared movement. Across marathons around the world, runners turn each mile into support for research, early detection, financial support and practical help for patients and their families. Step by step, their effort becomes a tangible way to help others.

For Dino, running offers both purpose and connection, especially during difficult times: “Our runners have faced tragedy, and yet they choose to push themselves to do something meaningful. Running for a cause gives the motivation to get out the door every single day.”

Through these collective efforts, each finish line carries a message of hope, showing to what extent small, steady actions can create a meaningful impact.